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'Batman v Superman' stare-down comes to Comic-Con

Bersain Gutierrez, dressed as Superman, carries an American flag during preview night at the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in San Diego.(Photo: Denis Poroy/Invision/AP Photo)

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Stephen Amell stands with stars and executive producers from Gotham, Constantine, The Flash and Arrow as they attend attend the "Warner Bros. Television Presents A Night of DC Entertainment" at Comic-Con International 2014 on July 27, 2014 in San Diego, California. Getty Images

Actress Evangeline Lilly attends Marvel's Hall H Press Line for "Ant-Man" and "Avengers: Age Of Ultron" during Comic-Con International 2014 at San Diego Convention Center on July 26, 2014, in San Diego, Calif. Getty Images for Disney

Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson attends Marvel's Hall H Press Line for "Ant-Man" and "Avengers: Age Of Ultron" during Comic-Con International 2014 at San Diego Convention Center on July 26, 2014, in San Diego, Calif. Getty Images for Disney

Kaleb McDade, dressed as the Spiderman villian "Venom," poses for photos outside the San Diego Convention Center on the third day of the 45th annual Comic-Con, in San Diego, California July 26, 2014. Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images

Matt Groening with projection of Homer Simpson during FOX's "The Simpsons" panel during Comic-Con International 2014 at San Diego Convention Center on July 26, 2014 in San Diego, California. Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Chris Hardwick (L) and Channing Tatum attend the Warner Bros. Pictures panel and presentation during Comic-Con International 2014 at San Diego Convention Center on July 26, 2014 in San Diego, California. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Stephen Colbert and son attend the Legendary Pictures preview and panel during Comic-Con International 2014 at San Diego Convention Center on July 26, 2014 in San Diego, California. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Christina Masterson (Pink Super Megaforce Ranger) and Ciara Hanna (Yellow Super Megaforce Ranger) pose for a selfie at the Nickelodeon booth on July 25, 2015 at San Diego Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA. Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images

David Boreanaz attends the Nintendo Lounge on the TV Guide Magazine Yacht at Comic-Con #TVGMYacht during Comic-Con International 2014 on July 25, 2014 in San Diego, California. Mike Windle/Getty Images

Norman Reedus wins a donation to the charity of his choice after successfully starting the Triumph Scrambler Custom on display at the Playboy and A&E ?Bates Motel? Event During Comic-Con Weekend, on July 25, 2014 in San Diego, California. Joe Scarnici/Getty Images

'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For' writer Frank Miller (L) and and director Robert Rodriguez drop by the Microsoft VIP Lounge during Comic-Con on July 25, 2014 in San Diego, California. John Sciulli/Getty Images

Jennifer Morrison (L) and Colin O'Donoghue attend ABC's "Once Upon A Time" panel during Comic-Con International 2014 at San Diego Convention Center on July 26, 2014 in San Diego, California. Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Actor Greg Cipes attends IGN & "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" Comic-Con International Party during Comic-Con International 2014 at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on July 24, 2014, in San Diego. Araya Diaz/Getty Images

Actors Doug Jones and Colin Ferguson attend IGN & "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" Comic-Con International Party during Comic-Con International 2014 at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on July 24, 2014, in San Diego. Araya Diaz/Getty Images

Skylanders fans celebrate the upcoming launch of Skylanders Trap Team by participating in a costume contest at San Diego Comic-Con 2014 on July 24, 2014, in San Diego. Shannon Deeds beat out other contestants for the ultimate prize and bragging rights of being the best costumed character, Scratch. Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Activision

General view of the atmosphere at Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment?s ?Cape/Cowl/Create? event, a celebration of the iconic character?s 75th anniversary and the upcoming release of ?Batman: Arkham Knight,? during Comic-Con International 2014 at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on July 24, 2014, in San Diego. Mark Davis/Getty Images

General view of the atmosphere at Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment?s ?Cape/Cowl/Create? event, a celebration of the iconic character?s 75th anniversary and the upcoming release of ?Batman: Arkham Knight,? during Comic-Con International 2014 at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on July 24, 2014, in San Diego. Mark Davis/Getty Images

Actor/Comedian Stephen Kramer Glickman attends IGN & "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" Comic-Con International Party during Comic-Con International 2014 at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on July 24, 2014, in San Diego. Araya Diaz/Getty Images

Actor/comedian Stephen Kramer Glickman attends IGN & "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" Comic-Con International Party during Comic-Con International 2014 at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on July 24, 2014, in San Diego. Araya Diaz/Getty Images

Actors Julie Newmar and Adam West attend the "Batman: The Complete Series" DVD release presentation during Comic-Con International 2014 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2014, in San Diego. Kevin Winter Getty Images

Christopher Petrone of San Diego towers over attendees in his handmade, to-scale Chewbacca costume, gives a roar to fans during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014, in San Diego. T.J. Kirkpatrick/Getty Images

Comic-Con attendees are treated to customized shaves by professional barbers at the Schick Hydro shave station at the Assassin's Creed Experience at Comic-Con on July 24, 2014, in San Diego. Araya Diaz/Getty Images

Comic-Con attendees are treated to customized shaves by professional barbers at the Schick Hydro shave station at the Assassin's Creed Experience at Comic-Con on July 24, 2014, in San Diego. Araya Diaz/Getty Images

Actor Burt Ward attends the "Batman: The Complete Series" DVD release presentation during Comic-Con International 2014 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2014, in San Diego. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Actor Donald Faison speaks onstage at TV Land's Legends Of TV Land Panel during the 2014 Comic Con International Convention at Hilton Bayfront on July 24, 2014, in San Diego. Jerod Harris/Getty Images for TV Land

Actors William Shatner and Betty White speak onstage at TV Land's Legends Of TV Land Panel during the 2014 Comic Con International Convention at Hilton Bayfront on July 24, 2014, in San Diego. Jerod Harris/Getty Images for TV Land

Director Tom McGrath, actors John Malkovich and Benedict Cumberbatch attend the DreamWorks Animation presentation during Comic-Con International 2014 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2014, in San Diego. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Actors Jeff Bridges, Odeya Rush and Brenton Thwaites attend the "The Giver" Press Line during Comic-Con International 2014 at Hilton Bayfront on July 24, 2014, in San Diego. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

A fan dressed as Spiderman practices his moves outside of the convention center on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held July 24, 2014, in San Diego. Denis Poroy Denis Poroy/Invision/AP

A huge Godzilla statue built to promote the "Godzilla" movie sits behind the convention center on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held July 24, 2014, in San Diego. Denis Poroy/Invision/AP

People dressed as serial killers from movie "Halloween" wait at the trolley stop outside of the convention center on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention on July 24, 2014, in San Diego. Denis Poroy/Invision/AP

Monique Soto takes a selife with a Guardians of the Galaxy Rocket Racoon figurine during preview night at the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held July 23, 2014, in San Diego. Denis Poroy/Invision/AP

Chris Keyes poses for photographers outside the convention center during preview night at the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP) Denis Poroy Denis Poroy/Invision/AP

Dressed as Wonder Woman, Lindsay Stanley has her costume worked on before waiting in line for credentials on preview night at the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held July 23, 2014, in San Diego. Denis Poroy/Invision/AP

Dressed in Hello Kitty costumes, Thalia and Kammie wait in line for credentials on preview night at the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held July 23, 2014, in San Diego. Denis Poroy/Invision/AP

The moody, dimly lit footage began with a heavily armored Batman pulling off a tarp and turning on the Bat Signal on a rainy rooftop. With glowing eyes, the bulky Batman looked up to the sky to see a steely Superman — his heat vision just beginning to flare up — hovering within the light and looking down at the Dark Knight.

That was it.

"I couldn't be happier with the way everything is going," said Snyder, who said he came straight to San Diego from the set of the DC Comics adaptation.

After the teaser, Snyder brought actors Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill on stage, along with Gal Gadot, who will portray Wonder Woman in the film. On behemoth screens surrounding the audience, an image of Gadot in costume, complete with giant sword in hand, was broadcast for the first time.

The actors stayed mum during their brief appearance, which drew roars from the crowd inside Hall H, the biggest venue at the San Diego Convention Center.